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Compare and contrast hydroelectric power and wind energy


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Hydroelectric power and wind energy are both renewable sources of energy. Hydroelectric power utilizes the potential energy of falling water to generate electricity, while wind energy uses the kinetic energy of moving air to generate electricity. Hydroelectric power is more reliable than wind energy, since wind is unpredictable and not always consistent, but hydroelectric power requires more infrastructure to construct. Wind energy, meanwhile, is easier to set up but can produce less dependable energy output.